Chapter 2 Wireless Network Configuration; Planning Your Wireless Network - NETGEAR MBRN3000 User Manual

Wireless Network Configuration
2.
For a wireless connection, the
wireless security setting must be the same for
adapters. NETGEAR strongly recommends that you use wireless security.
Computers can connect wirelessly at a range of several hundred
Note:
feet. If you do not use wireless security, this can allow others outside
of your immediate area to access your network.

Planning Your Wireless Network

For compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area, the operating
channel and region must be set correctly.
To configure the wireless network, you can either specify the wireless settings, or you can
use Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to automatically set the SSID and implement WPA/WPA2
security.
To manually configure the wireless settings, you must know the following:
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SSID. The default SSID for the router is NETGEAR-3G.
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The wireless mode (80.211n, 802.11g, or 802.11b) that each wireless adapter
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supports.
Wireless security option. To successfully implement wireless security, check each
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wireless adapter to determine which wireless security option it supports.
See
"Manually Configuring Your Wireless Settings"
Push 'N' Connect (WPS) implements WPA/WPA2 wireless security on the router and your
•
wireless computer or device at the same time. The wireless computer or device must be
compatible with WPS.
See
"Using Push 'N' Connect (WPS) to Configure Your Wireless Network"
SSID, also called the wireless network name, and the
the router and wireless computers or wireless
Chapter 2: Wireless Network Configuration
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